“Juventus have always had a reputation for great players, great champions and the many trophies we have won gives us an awareness we aren't here by chance.

“We feel the responsibility but if things go well and we have done something great and unexpected it will almost be business as usual. If we win it's only in line with our history.

“Okay, we thought it would be two to three years to get to the final so it is an unexpected surprise but a nice surprise. Barcelona are favourites to win because they have great players and a team with Messi, Suarez, Neymar with Iniesta in midfield.

“But we are not whipping boys. We have Tevez, Pogba, Marchisio, Vidal and Bonucci so we have a chance.